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papidoc's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks for the Feedback is a thoughtful approach to why and how to receive feedback, and what to do with it once received. It is evidence-based, very practical and with a strong theoretical foundation. I assigned it as one of the readings for my Interpersonal Leadership Skills class this past semester, and heard from multiple students how helpful it was to them. Seeking and receiving feedback gracefully and gratefully, may be one of the most difficult (and rare) things to do, whether in one's professional life or personal life. Stone and Heen go a long way to helping their readers with this challenging yet crucial part of life. Highly recommended for students, professionals, and anyone else who struggles with feedback.
theraveler's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
This was a game-changer: It's the idea that we can learn to be better at receiving feedback and that we can teach others this skill as well. I'm in a school going through Adaptive Schools training, and I see a lot of application opportunities that fit with those skills (7 norms of collaboration) as well.
There are three types of feedback: Appreciation, Coaching, and Evaluation
We need to be able to listen to the type of feedback we are getting and know what type it is so we can receive it in the way the giver intended. We need to become adept at asking for feedback from others in the way that will be most meaningful to us. Do I really want to hear how to do something better, or do I just want some appreciation? Do I need to hear I've been working hard, or am I trying to learn something new? Will knowing how I rate within the organization or as a worker help me today, or do I want to be appreciated or coached instead?
For me, this (the beginning section of the book) was the most life-changing aspect. I hope to put some of these skills into practice so I can feel more in control when feedback comes my way.
There are three types of feedback: Appreciation, Coaching, and Evaluation
We need to be able to listen to the type of feedback we are getting and know what type it is so we can receive it in the way the giver intended. We need to become adept at asking for feedback from others in the way that will be most meaningful to us. Do I really want to hear how to do something better, or do I just want some appreciation? Do I need to hear I've been working hard, or am I trying to learn something new? Will knowing how I rate within the organization or as a worker help me today, or do I want to be appreciated or coached instead?
For me, this (the beginning section of the book) was the most life-changing aspect. I hope to put some of these skills into practice so I can feel more in control when feedback comes my way.
mawalker1962's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most practical books I’ve ever read. We’ll-grounded in the research and full of action steps anyone can use.
jm_sully's review against another edition
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informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Just so much great advice on how to receive and act on feedback. Super practical and I’ve already felt the benefits of implementing some of their techniques.
I see some people didn’t like all the examples, but I thought they were great.
Can definitely see rereading this in a year or two!
I see some people didn’t like all the examples, but I thought they were great.
Can definitely see rereading this in a year or two!
minhuitstella's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
I pushed this book up my TBR list as soon as I heard about it. I see myself as someone who loves to learn, but I am defensive for any feedback given. These two aspects of my personality do not coincide well. I think the authors do an excellent job of showing the growth and learning sides of feedback, and they even summarized and used the information from Dweck’s growth mindset studies well. The last couple of chapters were more about implementation. I am hoping that these highlights showing up in my Readwise feed will be excellent reminders to keep my mind open.
thegreenbean's review against another edition
2.0
Want to go into middle management? This is the book for you.